Meri Gay Ann Bolor
Muncie,IN
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ball Memorial Hospital
MUNCIE, Indiana
01.2024 - Current
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Senior Nurse
Skilled Nursing Facility- United Kingdom
, United Kingdom
07.2019 - 06.2023
- I sought greener pasture in the UK last July 2019
- After getting my license to work as a nurse in the UK, I was assigned to work in a skilled nursing facility for 4 years
- I cared for patients with mental health problems, elderly people with dementia and learned to liaise with multidisciplinary teams, communicate with families and ensure data protection is observed at all times
- Also, this is where I developed my good English-speaking skills, giving me the confident to converse with other professionals making the nursing process a smooth and organized manner.
Emergency Nurse
Adventist Hospital-Cebu
Cebu, Philippines
01.2016 - 06.2019
- As an emergency nurse, during my 3 years of exposure to emergency department, I learned how to triage patients, and to have a presence of mind all the time
- From assisting minor surgeries to caring for and managing patients with critical condition, stabilizing them before endorsing to ICU
- This experience honed my ability to be flexible, to be competent, and to be a compassionate nurse I see myself today.
Community Health Nurse
Talisay City Health Center
Talisay, Philippines
01.2015 - 12.2016
- When I became a community nurse in our town in Philippines, it gave me another view of the nursing profession in a different setting
- I learned to assess the community on a personal level assisting them for growth and development
- Conducting disease screenings, running immunization clinics, providing health education and medical assistance to areas difficult to be reached.
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Cebu South Medical Center
Cebu, Philippines
08.2013 - 12.2014
- This experience trained me to manage my time wisely and to prioritize patients according to the severity of their cases
- Polished my critical thinking abilities and patient centered care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Central Philippine Adventist College
03.2013
Secondary Education -
Adventist Academy-Cebu
03.2009
Primary Education -
Adventist Academy- Cebu
03.2005
Skills
- IV Catheterization
- Foley Bag Catheterization
- Colostomy care
- Emergency drugs administration
- Wound care
- Basic ECG reading
- Medication administration and disposal
- Head to Toe assessment
- Escalation pathway
- Blood transfusion and management
- NGT feeding
- Parenteral nutrition
- Leadership and management
- Tracheostomy care
- Fluids and electrolytes
- ACLS and BLS certification
- Management of careMedical, Surgical, OBGyne, & Pediatrics
- Management and care of patients with CardioRespiratory, Neurological, Renal, and Infectious problems
- Infection control procedures
- Management and care of patients on hemodialysis and other special treatments
- Culturally-sensitive care
- SBAR communication
- Patient discharging
- Customer service and quality management
- Guide to proper medical referral and early interventions
- Good communication skills
- Documentation standards and nursing process
Certification
- PH-0817939
- UK-19J001O
- NY-912723
- IN-28286166A
- Compact-28286166C
Languages
- English
- Filipino
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Senior Nurse
Skilled Nursing Facility- United Kingdom
07.2019 - 06.2023
Emergency Nurse
Adventist Hospital-Cebu
01.2016 - 06.2019
Community Health Nurse
Talisay City Health Center
01.2015 - 12.2016
Medical-Surgical Nurse
Cebu South Medical Center
08.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Central Philippine Adventist College
Secondary Education -
Adventist Academy-Cebu
Primary Education -
Adventist Academy- Cebu
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